My grandfather took my dad to the movies whenever a Randolph Scott western was shown, and no doubt they would have certainly enjoyed this one. This is a first-class Randolph Scott film, a western picture based on a Luke Short novel, and a good introduction for anyone interested in Scott's career and western films of the 1940s. Randolph Scott plays a character hell-bent on revenge in Coroner Creek, seeking justice for the death of his fiancé. This solid, riveting picture, has all the elements of a gripping western based on revenge, with the added storyline of the typical power-hungry, manipulating ranch boss. George McCready's performance is compelling, as he plays the cut-throat ranch owner with savagery, hidden behind a civil mask. Forrest Tucker and Randolph Scott have an extremely vicious fight in this film, that is very surprising for a western of the 1940s. Randolph Scott is strong and steady with his performance. Edgar Buchanan, Marguerite Chapman, Sally Eilers all help to round-out this story that has some twists and turns in the plot. A synopsis does not give this intriguing, underrated film adequate justice.
Review of Coroner Creek
Coroner Creek
(1948)
" Randolph Scott Seeks Revenge In Coroner Creek "
1 October 2013
Warning: Spoilers